A street was closed and there was blood left in the road after a clash involving 'multiple men'.

People left their houses this morning to a heavy police presence in their street, which was closed at both ends.

There were yellow evidence markers running down the middle of the road, where blood was clearly visible.

People living in Theodora Street in Adamsdown, Cardiff said there was an altercation involving "multiple men" at about 3.30am.

In adjoining Broadway, there was a significant amount of blood on the pavement outside the Ladbrokes bookmakers, which was also sealed off.

The Ladbrokes branch on Broadway is also sealed off and there is a large pool of blood on the pavement outside

Police said a man has been taken to hospital following "a serious incident".

None of the residents were able to move their cars and the road was closed for several hours.

Residents reported hearing a very loud altercation and men running in the street. Residents heard shouts of "where is your boy?" and "I'm going to slice him up."

The road is closed and there is blood in the street

Evidence markers run down the length of the street

15:52

Roads have re-opened

All roads have re-opened after being closed off this morning, a South Wales Police spokesman has said.

Broadway and Theodore Street have been cleared after an area surrounding Ladbrokes and Basilco pizza takeaway was cordoned by police.

15:36

No arrests have been made

No arrests have been made following the assault this morning, a South Wales Police spokesperson has said.

The 36-year-old victim remains at the University Hospital of Wales.

12:40

Investigating whether a knife was used in the assault

Police have said that one of their lines of enquiry is that a knife was used in the incident.

10:42

Investigations continue

The road remains closed as investigations continue.

09:43

Witnesses urged to come forward

A spokesman for South Wales Police has said: “A police cordon has been set up at the scene.

“An investigation is under way and anybody who may have seen or heard anything suspicious is urged to contact South Wales Police via 101 quoting reference *271618 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

09:42

Police investigating 'serious assault'

Police say they are investigating a serious assault which occurred in Pearl Street at approximately 3.30am today.

A 36-year-old man was admitted to the University Hospital of Wales where he remains.

09:29

Man taken to hospital in the early hours

We have just received a statement from the Welsh Ambulance Trust.

A spokesman said: “We were called at shortly before 3.40am this morning to reports of an incident on Broadway, Cardiff.

“We sent a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and two crews in emergency ambulances and a man was taken to the University Hospital of Wales.”

09:27

Yellow markers on the pavement

Video from the scene shows the pavement outside Ladbrokes and the Basilco pizza takeaway has been cordoned. Yellow police markers have been placed at various spots along the pavement.

09:16

Broadway premises cordoned off

An area outside a bookmakers on Broadway has also been cordoned off, and a police officer is on duty.